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What is practical learning?

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
Chinese proverb

Practical learning is learning:

• by doing things - not just thinking, talking, reading and writing about doing
• for real – the consequences matter
• from experts
• where clear links are made between practice, theory and judgement

Like all good learning it fosters confidence, creativity and flexibility, and improves core skills such as teamwork, communication, organisation and the ability to learn.

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